Google Earth Has Virtual Tours of 31 National Parks in the U.S.

Ah, nature! Where towering redwoods make humble ants of great men! Where the vast blue meets in a foam crescendo against cliffs rich in mineral history! Where people are free to wear cargo shorts! The national park system in the United States is one of America's greatest treasures, undoubtedly worth traveling the country to explore. But, thanks to Google Earth, it's also one we can appreciate from the comfort of our own homes.

In the time we're living in, these digital perks are more important than ever. Last year Google Earth rolled out virtual tours of some of the most breathtaking parks in the country. The map and satellite imagery masters at Google Earth have put together a series of guided virtual tours of 31 national parks around the country, providing a stunning glimpse of the trails and vistas you can take advantage of if you visit them in real life. It may not be the same as lacing up your hiking boots and inhaling the crisp clean air of the wilderness, but they're pretty neat nonetheless.

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To take a digital hike, so to speak, just head on over to Google Earth and you'll see a list of the parks with tours available. Simply click on any you want to see, and you'll be whisked away to see a series of interactive photos and views of its most breathtaking trails and views.

Here's a full list of the parks that will be featured.

Acadia National Park

Arches National Park

Badlands National Park

Big Bend National Park

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

Bruce Canyon National Park

Canyonlands National Park

Channel Islands National Park

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Death Valley National Park

Denali National Park

Dry Tortugas National Park

Everglades National Park

Glacier National Park

Grand Canyon National Park

Grand Teton National Park

Great Smoky Mountain National Park

Guadalupe Mountains National Park

Joshua Tree National Park

Mesa Verde National Park

Mount Rainier National Park

Olympic National Park

Redwood National and State Parks

Rocky Mountain National Park

Sequoia National Park

Shenandoah National Park

Virgin Islands National Park

Wind Cave National Park

Yellowstone National Park

Yosemite National Park

Zion National Park

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